High resolution remote-sensing data for analysing ecosystem services in urban areas
Prof. Patrick Hostert (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Prof. Tobia Lakes (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Prof. Birgit Kleinschmit (Technische Universität zu Berlin)
Fragestellung (research topic)
Urban areas represent human-environment systems characterized by specific patterns and processes which provide specific ecosystem functions and services. A major challenge is to map, analyze and monitor ecosystem services in a spatially explicit and area-wide approach. High resolution remote sensing data are very promising in this respect since they have been successfully applied to derive information on environmental indicators in various studies. These environmental indicators may serve as proxies for ecosystem functions which provide the basis for ecosystem services. The project aims at the assessment of healthy living environments within the context of environmental justice. However, applications in urban areas are among the most challenging fields of research in satellite- and airborne remote sensing. Knowledge-based analysis and additional geodata integration of environmental and socio-economic fields will be one methodical focus of this project. We encourage applicants to develop a short research idea that identifies their own research interests and motivation, and at the same time highlights potential synergies with other sub-projects of the graduate school. A particular interest should be developed in linking the sub-projects on remote sensing and land use modelling.